Description

2-(2-Chloroethyl)Pyridine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt and a valuable chemical intermediate. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive chloroethyl group and a pyridine moiety, makes it a critical building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental building block in organic synthesis for constructing heterocyclic compounds and functionalized pyridine derivatives.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and functional organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Chloroethyl)Pyridine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	4226-37-3
Molecular Formula	C7H9Cl2N
Molecular Weight	178.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Chloroethyl)pyridine hydrochloride; 2-(2-Chloroethyl)pyridine HCl; 2-(β-Chloroethyl)pyridine hydrochloride; 2-Pyridineethanol, 2-chloro-, hydrochloride; NCI-C60362; 2-(2-Chloroethyl)pyridinium chloride; 2-Chloroethylpyridine hydrochloride
EINECS	224-178-9

Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Chloroethyl)Pyridine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) that include results from HPLC, NMR, and other relevant methods, ensuring full traceability and compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.